Twelve rooms on a quiet northern harbour.
Wake to the boats going out, eat breakfast that came off them, and walk the coast path straight from the front gate.
Slack water on Inverkell harbour
Rooms
Twelve rooms in four kinds. Prices are per night for two, breakfast included.
Dogs welcome in the Garden Rooms and the Loft. Two-night minimum at weekends from May to September.
The harbour is the garden
The house sits on the quay wall, so the water is never more than a few steps away. Borrow one of our two canoes, sit out on the slipway with a coffee, or watch the creel boats come in on the afternoon tide.
- Canoes and life vestsFree to borrow, 9–5
- Swimming off the slipwayTwo hours either side of high water
- Boat trip to the seal skerriesThursdays, £24
Breakfast at the long table
Smoked haddock from the yard across the quay, eggs from up the hill, our own oat bread and whatever the garden gave that week. Breakfast is part of every stay.
- Breakfast7:30–10:00, daily
- Supper, three courses at eight tablesThu–Sun from 7:00, £42
- Picnic for the walkOrder the night before, £14
Walks from the front gate
No car needed. Three walks start at our door, and we keep printed maps and dry socks at reception.
- Harbour wall and lighthouse2.4 km · 45 min
- Coast path to Skara Bay7 km · 2 h 15
- Heron Wood and the old mill11 km · 3 h 30
What guests say
“We left the car parked for four days. Canoe in the morning, the coast path after lunch, haddock and the sunset from the window. I have never slept so well.”
“Small enough that they knew our names by breakfast on day one. They packed us a picnic for Skara Bay and lent us waterproofs when the weather turned.”
“The Loft took the four of us and the dog with room to spare. The kids still talk about the seals. Booked again for October before we left.”
Getting here
Inverkell is at the end of the road, which is most of the point. It is easier to reach than it looks.
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By train20 min
To Ardrigg on the coast line. We collect you from the station at no charge.
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By road3 h 40 from Inverness
Turn off the A836 at Kelso Bridge and follow the harbour signs. Free parking on the quay.
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By seaYear round
Visiting yachts can tie up on the inner pontoon. Call the harbourmaster on VHF 12.
Come and stay on the harbour
Twelve rooms, so the quiet weeks fill early. Breakfast is included, the canoes are free and the kettle is on from seven.